US Factories Growing at the Fastest Pace in Nearly 14 Years

MFG Growing in US

Factory data shows that United States manufacturing has grown at the fastest rate in 14 years in February 2018, indicating a boom in the economy. The trade group, Institute for Supply Management (“ISM”) which surveys purchase managers in factories and the manufacturing sector has indicated that the manufacturing index for February 2018 has increased to …

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Trump On Trade: “Trade Wars Are Good”, But For Who?

President Donald Trump continues to stand by his decision to implement tariffs on steel and aluminum goods. The proposed measure would put a 25% tariff on imported steel and 10% on aluminum products. Currently, the U.S. imports around four times as much steel as it exports and this supply network is connected to more than …

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New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program to hold Second Annual NJ State-of-the-State Manufacturing Event

Cedar Knolls, New Jersey – March 1, 2018 – New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) announced that it is holding its second annual NJ State-of-the-State Manufacturing event to be attended by New Jersey’s leading manufacturing business executives, STEM Firms and elected state officials. The NJ State-of-the-State Manufacturing Event will be held in two locations: in …

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4 Reasons To Consider A Career In Manufacturing

Manufacturing might conjure up images of a dimly lit factory covered in a layer of dust as overworked employees handle dangerous equipment and machines. However, the public may not be aware of how far the industry has come. Manufacturers are investing in the latest technology and focusing on the needs of their employers to not …

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Volkswagen Group Develops System to Make Industrial Robots Safer

The Volkswagen group developed an ingenious solution to create safer manufacturing facilities. The company released information on a system that allows humans to work with robots without a safety barrier between the human and the machine. This was made possible with the help of a laser safety scanner which can reliably detect any movements of …

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Air Force One Negotiations Continue: Cost Still a Concern

Negotiations surrounding the new multibillion-dollar contract for two new Air Force One airplanes took a step forward last week. President Trump met with Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg at the White House on Tuesday, February 20th to help the stagnant negotiations between the Air Force and aerospace manufacturer progress. Back in 2016, now President Trump took …

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These Amazing Robots Revolutionize The Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Sector

Robotics continue to offer industrial sectors amazing capabilities and have the potential to dramatically increase efficiency. Invert Robotics, a New Zealand based robotics company, is ready to put one of their innovative robotics to use to help improve aviation safety while also creating a more efficient Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector. These remote-controlled robots …

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Scientists Use Machine Learning to Eliminate Error in Steel Classification

Scientist in Saarbrücken has used new machine learning techniques to develop revolutionary quality control procedures that are more accurate and objective than current standards. The researchers have published their findings in Scientific Reports, the open-access journal associated with the highly regarded scientific journal Nature. The research was led by scientists from two different disciplines. In …

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Boeing and Oerlikon Collaborate To Help 3D Printing Soar

Additive manufacturing also known as 3D printing has advanced to the point where it can be used for far more than just rapid prototyping. An ever expanding list of available materials, increased accuracy and its amazing capabilities have lead to a 3D printing revolution. With its ability to manufacture complex geometries out of materials like Titanium, …

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